Dholera SIR - Gujarat's planned smart city

built for industry, designed for living.

Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR)

Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is a planned greenfield industrial smart city in Gujarat, developed under the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor as a high-tech, future-ready hub for manufacturing, logistics and modern urban living.

920 sq km
Total SIR area
22 villages
Integrated in planning
153 sq km
Phase 1 development
96k / 76k
Planned residents / jobs
Dholera City

What is Dholera SIR?

Dholera SIR (Dholera Special Investment Region) is a planned greenfield industrial smart city in Gujarat and a key development under the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). Dholera SIR is being developed with modern infrastructure, industrial zones, residential and commercial areas, smart-city facilities, and integrated utilities. Its strategic location, connectivity, planned development, and focus on industries such as semiconductors, electronics, renewable energy, defence, engineering, and logistics make Dholera SIR an emerging destination for industrial development, real estate investment, and long-term business growth in Gujarat.

Development Highlights

  • DSIR area: 920 sq km
  • 22 villages included
  • 422 sq km under Town Planning (TP 1-6)
  • 153 sq km under Phase 1
  • Strategic location in Gujarat’s industrial belt

Development Plan

The development plan aims to create an economically & socially balanced futuristic city, focusing on sustainability, clean energy, efficient transport, and superior urban experience.

Connectivity Overview

Dholera SIR has been designed with robust air, rail, road & sea connectivity ensuring seamless movement of goods and people.

Rail Connectivity
  • MRTS to Ahmedabad
  • Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) connectivity
Road Connectivity
  • 6-lane expressway: Ahmedabad → Dholera
  • High-speed corridor via DMIC
Airport Connectivity
  • Dholera International Airport – Under development
  • Environmental & central approvals secured
Sea Connectivity
  • Closest port: Pipavav
  • Bhavnagar CNG port under development
Smart Development Progress

Phase-1 includes a 22.5 sq km Activation Area with completed smart infrastructure, utilities, ICT systems, and green mobility corridors.

Trunk Infrastructure
  • Smart roads
  • Integrated utilities
  • Power transmission
  • Stormwater & wastewater systems
  • ABCD Control Center
  • Cycle tracks & walkways
Population & Employment
  • Projected population: 96,000
  • Estimated jobs: 76,000
Investment & Opportunities

Dholera SIR is among India’s most promising investment corridors, offering massive industrial potential, policy support, and premium infrastructure.

Investment Advantages
  • Single-window approval system
  • Lowest industrial electricity cost
  • High external & internal connectivity
  • Tax incentives
  • Abundant land & scalability
Prominent Industrial Sectors
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Electronics & Semiconductors
  • Auto & Ancillaries
  • Agro & Food Processing
  • Pharma & Biotechnology
  • Solar & Renewable Energy
Frequently Asked Questions
Dholera is the world’s first Platinum-rated Greenfield smart city developed under a structured 30-year plan.
Dholera’s location, low land cost, and connectivity make it an ideal Greenfield development region.
Full development spans 30 years; Phase-1 Activation Area is nearly ready.
India’s first Greenfield Platinum-rated Industrial Smart City.
Yes — land prices are low today and expected to appreciate sharply.
Depends on zone and land type — residential, commercial, or industrial.
Approx. 100 km; expressway will reduce travel time significantly.
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